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Norway Picks UK’s Type-26 Frigates in $13.5B Defense Deal

Norway has announced plans to acquire British-built warships tailored for anti-submarine operations, marking the country’s most substantial...

Germany Approves Litening 5 Targeting Pods for Eurofighter Typhoon Fleet

The German Bundestag has approved the acquisition of 90 Litening 5 targeting pods for the Eurofighter Typhoon,...

Europe Surpasses U.S. in Military Aid and Defense Production for Ukraine

For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European defense production dedicated to Kyiv has...

Lithuania Builds Multi-Layered Border Defense Against Russia and Belarus

Lithuania has unveiled plans to build a multi-layered defensive barrier along its borders, featuring anti-tank obstacles, drainage...

Poland Signs $3.8B Deal to Upgrade F-16 Fleet to F-16V Standard

A front view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft armed with an AIM-9L Sidewinder training missile on the wingtip and two...

Denmark Plans $3.4B Air Defense Upgrade by 2025

Denmark aims to finalize its purchase of ground-based air defense systems by the end of this year,...

Finland to Test Laser-Guided 155mm Artillery for Long-Range Precision

Finland is preparing a live-fire trial to evaluate the effectiveness of laser-guided artillery rounds and determine their...

Poland Signs $6.5B Deal for K2 Tanks from South Korea

To enhance its land forces’ tracked vehicle capabilities, Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has finalized a deal...

EU Nations Seek €127B in SAFE Loans for Defense Boost

At least €127 billion (approximately $146 billion) in EU-supported defense loans has drawn interest from several European...

Slovenia Scraps Defense Spending Referendum Amid €695M Armored Vehicle Deal

In a shift in policy, Slovenian authorities have decided to abandon a referendum plan concerning the country's...

Germany and France to Resolve FCAS Disputes by Year-End

Germany and France intend to resolve outstanding issues surrounding their joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program...

Elbit to Equip German A400M Aircraft with J-MUSIC Defense System

Elbit Systems has secured a $260 million contract to provide its J-MUSIC directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) system...